Designers' Challenge

Stylish Rustic Great Room

Jaime and Steve DiMarco and their two daughters have a wonderful ranch-style home that was built in the 1940s. The couple loves to entertain and have always dreamed of a large kitchen/great room that would look out into the backyard. With a budget of $75,000, the DiMarcos would like to remove the walls that enclose the kitchen to create a large, open space with the dining and living rooms. The remodel will also include new flooring, appliances, cabinets and counters in the kitchen and a new fireplace in the living room. Color and accessories tie the spaces together to create a wonderful, contemporary great room with a country theme.